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Masters Degree
Talent Development

Preparing Talented Leaders

The Talent Development degree program develops competencies so graduates can create and manage programs that enable organizational employees to maximize performance.

100% of coursework delivered online

The masters degree program in Talent Development is designed for working professionals. The curriculum was developed through a workshop of industry experts providing input into the knowledge and skills need to perform at the highest levels.

Position titles of graduates may include, among others:

  • Training & Performance Specialist
  • Organizational Development Specialist
  • Instructional Designer
  • Training Manager
  • Learning & Talent Development Specialist
  • Director of Learning and Development
  • Learning Program Manager
  • Talent Development Consultant
  • Director of Change Management
  • eLearning Specialist
  • Training Lead
  • Content Development Manager
  • Talent Manager
  • Talent Development Architect
  • Learning Technology Manager
  • Learning Specialist
  • Performance Improvement Specialist

Why Choose EIU for Talent Development

Unique Curriculum

The curriculum was determined by expert professionals in the field of talent development working for major employers within the Chicagoland area. Experts were determined by working with the Association of Talent Development – Chicago Chapter (the world’s largest ATD chapter).

Career Preparation

With the amount of time and money organizations are spending to develop talent, there is an expectation that talent development activities produce bottom line results. Talent developers need to have an in-depth understanding of what it takes to design, develop, and lead talent development activities that results in a return on the organizations investment. This online master’s degree program is designed to provide current and future talent developers, instructional designers, and human resource professionals with the specific knowledge and skills to successfully perform within the occupation.

Dedicated and Highly Qualified Faculty

Faculty are experts in the Talent Development field, bringing both academic and practical consulting experience into the classroom. Each is primarily dedicated to teaching, so developing you, rather than research, is their main focus.


Meet our Faculty

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Contact Information

David W. Melton

1335 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
dwmelton@eiu.edu


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